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Corn syrup vs. Potato chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between corn syrup and potato chips

  • The amount of vitamin E, vitamin B6, potassium, vitamin C, copper, vitamin B3, phosphorus, fiber, and vitamin K in potato chips is higher than in corn syrup.
  • Potato chips cover your daily vitamin E needs 61% more than corn syrup.
  • Corn syrup has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of corn syrup is 90, while the glycemic index of potato chips is 56.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Syrups, corn, dark and Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5.7% 5.4% 3.9% 14% 18% 1.1% 4.7% 20% 13% 16%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 48% 7.2% 113% 61% 102% 30% 71% 1% 57% 44%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +737.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +33.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +2797.7%
Contains more IronIron +340.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +477.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +2625%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1400%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +340%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +179.3%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 2.8% 2.1% 0.38% 1.4% 2.1% 0% 0% 0% 7.3%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 104% 0% 182% 0% 42% 45% 72% 24% 152% 0% 55% 34% 20%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1418.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2088.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +19035%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1647.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +7233.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +182%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
78% 22%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 77.59 g
Water: 22.01 g
Other: 0.4 g
7% 35% 53% 2% 4%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 34.6 g
Carbs: 52.9 g
Water: 1.9 g
Other: 3.6 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +46.7%
Contains more WaterWater +1058.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +800%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Corn syrup Potato chips
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corn syrup Potato chips DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 12.17g 81%
Vitamin E 0mg 9.11mg 61%
Fats 0g 34.6g 53%
Saturated fat 0g 10.96g 50%
Vitamin B6 0.009mg 0.66mg 50%
Potassium 44mg 1275mg 36%
Vitamin C 0mg 31.1mg 35%
Copper 0.053mg 0.306mg 28%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 9.84g 25%
Vitamin B3 0.02mg 3.827mg 24%
Histidine 153mg 22%
Phosphorus 11mg 165mg 22%
Fiber 0g 4.8g 19%
Vitamin K 0µg 22.1µg 18%
Iron 0.37mg 1.63mg 16%
Manganese 0.1mg 0.44mg 15%
Protein 0g 7g 14%
Magnesium 8mg 67mg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.009mg 0.197mg 14%
Calories 286kcal 536kcal 13%
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.167mg 13%
Folate 0µg 45µg 11%
Zinc 0.04mg 1.09mg 10%
Selenium 2.9µg 8.1µg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.023mg 0.402mg 8%
Carbs 77.59g 52.9g 8%
Sodium 155mg 8mg 6%
Choline 13.3mg 37.5mg 4%
Calcium 18mg 24mg 1%
Net carbs 77.59g 48.1g N/A
Sugar 77.59g 0.22g N/A
Tryptophan 0.108mg 0%
Threonine 0.253mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.283mg 0%
Leucine 0.419mg 0%
Lysine 0.424mg 0%
Methionine 0.11mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.31mg 0%
Valine 0.392mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Corn syrup Potato chips
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Corn syrup
56%
Potato chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Corn syrup
53%
Potato chips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 77.37g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 147mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato chips
Potato chips is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato chips
Potato chips is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato chips
Potato chips is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.96g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Corn syrup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168836/nutrients
  2. Potato chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170649/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.